CAT Asked on December 16, 2025

Is there an official syllabus for CAT?

Information regarding the official curriculum and topic scope.

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No, the conducting IIM does not release an official syllabus. However, the questions are generally based on topics from math and English up to the 10th/12th-grade level, but with higher complexity.

Commonly Covered Topics:
  • Quantitative Ability (QA): Arithmetic (Profit & Loss, Time & Work), Algebra, Geometry, Number Systems, and Modern Math.
  • VARC: Reading Comprehension passages, Para Jumbles, Para Summary, and Odd Sentence Out.
  • DILR: Bar graphs, Tables, Pie Charts, Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, and Syllogisms.

Clarification: Since there is no fixed syllabus, aspirants should rely on past year papers to understand the scope of the exam.
Last verified: December 16, 2025 Editorial Policy